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My conclusion is that the Bible nowhere prohibits the use of birth control. But are there any texts that suggest or imply that birth control is morally permissible? 1. 1 Corinthians 7:5 – “While this passage does not mention contraception, it does carry important implications for the discussion. Here it seems evident that God's will for the Christian couple is not “maximum fertility,” i.e., the maximum number of conceptions biologically possible during the course of a Christian marriage. By mutual agreement, sexual relations may be renounced for a time in order to pursue spiritual objectives – in this case, prayer. The larger principle would be that Christian couples have the right to choose to “override” the usual responsibility to procreate (Gen. 1:28) for a season in order to pursue a spiritual good” (John Jefferson Davis, Evangelical Ethics, P&R, 2004, p. 39). 2. 1 Corinthians 7:26-28 – Here Paul advises Christians to avoid taking on the responsibilities of family life due to the impending persecution. 3. 1 Timothy 5:8 – This text not only demands that we work or in some way provide financially and physically for our family, but also forbids us doing anything that would hinder such care, even if we are employed. We are forbidden to take on obligations, no matter how well intentioned, which would lead us to fail to provide basic necessities for those who are dependent upon us.

Sam Storms

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Lobster Ravioli In Broth

January 29, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
			6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		2 pound lobster, coral and
		shells reserved steamed
10	c	Water*
3		Leeks, white and tender
		green part only thinly
		sliced
2		Carrots, coarsely chopped
1		Celery ribs, thickly sliced
10		Parsley stems
2		Cloves garlic, crushed
		Salt and fresly ground
		pepper
1	c	Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
24		Heart-shaped lobster
		ravioli see note
1	T	Chives or scallions, snipped

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Cut the lobster tail and claw meat into 1-inch pieces;
refrigerate. Coarsley chop the shells. In a large saucepan, combine
the shells with the water, leeks, carrots, celery, parsley, garlic, 1
teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Bring to a boil, then
simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 3 cups, about 40 minutes.
Step 2: Strain the lobster broth into a medium saucepan. Add the Napa
cabbage and lobster meat and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate  low
heat until the cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the  lobster
coral and season with salt and pepper.  Step 3: Meanwhile, cook the
ravioli in a large pot of boiling salted  water until al dente, about
10 minutes, drain. Arrange the ravioli in  soup plates and ladle the
lobster and cabbage broth on top. Sprinkle  with the chives/scallions
and serve.  Use the water lobster was cooked in, if available.  Note:
Heart-shaped lobster ravioli can be ordered from the Ravioli  Store,
212-925-1737. I ordered the heart-shaped as it was a special  order for
Valentine's Day. However, they sent a sampler of different  pastas. All
have been outstanding. I'd highly recommend trying them.  Suggested
Wine: Chateau Michele Chardonnay - 94  Recipe by: Food and Wine - 2/98
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Vondoop@aol.com on Feb 21, 1998

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